Tencent Cloud Warns of Supply Chain Poisoning Vulnerability in Xinference Project

Gate News message, April 23 — Tencent Cloud Security Center disclosed a supply chain poisoning vulnerability in Xinference. The flaw could allow attackers to steal sensitive information—including cloud credentials, API keys, SSH keys, encrypted wallets, database credentials, and environment variables—when users install or import affected package versions. Stolen data would be transmitted to remote command and control (C2) servers.

Tencent Cloud Security recommends users conduct immediate security audits and apply updates if their systems fall within the affected range to prevent unauthorized access.